TRESSA MAE VRIEZE
Eagan,MN
Summary
A Registered Nurse with primary experience care for multiple patient populations including: hemodialysis, general medical-surgical pediatric and adult patients, medical-endocrine adult patients, critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU, NICU and ED settings, postpartum women and their newborns and women in labor. I work with extreme accuracy under pressure. Major strengths: -exceptional communication and interpersonal skills -planning and organizing -team leadership and player -creative problem solving -enthusiasm and drive -dedication -eager and quick learner
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Charge Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2024 - Current
- -Coordinate and provide care for patients undergoing In-Center Hemodialysis
- -Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for dialysis patients resulting in improved overall health and well-being
- -Analyze emergency situations and take prompt action to facilitate life-saving care
- -Ensure optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly and collaborating with physicians and surgeons when necessary
- -Uphold regulatory compliance within the facility by staying current on industry standards and adapting practices accordingly
RN, Case Manager, Primary Nurse
Elena’s Care, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
01.2000 - 08.2004
- -Coordinate and provide care for chronically ill pediatric patient with complex respiratory, developmental and nutritional issues
- -Provide complete assessment of client’s medical status, including relevant improvements or changes and coordinate changing needs between physicians, therapists, family and nursing staff
- -In-home IV therapy
RN, Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
01.2001 - 03.2002
- -Provide nursing care for the postpartum woman and newborn infant and their families
- -Provide care for babies in Special Care Nursery
RN, Staff Nurse, Mobile Unit
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
St. Paul, MN
09.1998 - 09.2000
- -Provide holistic nursing care for patients and families on a variety of units, including Medical Surgical floors, Same Day Surgery/Short Stay Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department
RN, Staff Nurse, Family Birth Place, Medical/Surgical and Pediatrics
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Shakopee, MN
07.1997 - 08.1998
- -Provide care for the childbearing woman including external and internal fetal monitoring, assistance with delivery and resuscitation of the newborn and assessment and management of the postpartum mother and newborn baby
- -Provide continuous assessment and care of Level II Nursery infants
- -Provide care for adult medical-surgical patients and all Pediatric patients admitted to St Francis
- -Provided pediatric specific education to other staff as needed
RN, Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
01.1996 - 07.1997
- -provide specialized medical care for critically ill pediatric patients, Level I and Level II, from admission to Unit through discharge or transfer
- -provide continuous monitoring of critically ill pediatric patients
- -performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- -administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
RN, Staff Nurse, Medical Endocrine floor
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.1995 - 01.1996
- -Perform primary nursing care; communicate directly with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- -Performed Team Leader responsibilities, supervising LPN’s and CNA’s in the patient care environment
Education
RN Nurse Refresher Course -
Normandale Community College
Critical Care Nurse Internship Program - undefined
Mayo Clinic and Foundation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland College
Lamoni, IA01-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded clinical requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 16 patients in dialysis clinic environment.
Affiliations
- Minnesota Nursing Associations
- American Nursing Association
- American Nephrology Nursing Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Minnesota #R-133316-1
- Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse State of South Dakota
- Registered General Nurse Bermuda 5650
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
RN, Charge Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2024 - Current
RN, Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2002
RN, Case Manager, Primary Nurse
Elena’s Care, Inc.
01.2000 - 08.2004
RN, Staff Nurse, Mobile Unit
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
09.1998 - 09.2000
RN, Staff Nurse, Family Birth Place, Medical/Surgical and Pediatrics
St Francis Regional Medical Center
07.1997 - 08.1998
RN, Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Mayo Clinic
01.1996 - 07.1997
RN, Staff Nurse, Medical Endocrine floor
Mayo Clinic
07.1995 - 01.1996
Critical Care Nurse Internship Program - undefined
Mayo Clinic and Foundation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland College
RN Nurse Refresher Course -
Normandale Community College